GATE 2018 Eligibility Criteria

“What is the Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2018 ? I still have backlog(s). Am I eligible for GATE 2018 ? You all must have this kind of questions in your mind. Below article will solve this puzzle of yours. Just take a look.”

There are various questions about GATE 2018 eligibility criteria which candidates are asking from us daily and are really confused in such cases. So here we have decided to write an article to help such candidates so that they can get the required information without wasting their precise time of GATE 2018 preparation. Few of such queries are :

(1) I am currently in 3rd year of engineering. Am I eligible for GATE 2018 ? (2) I am currently in final year of engineering. Am I eligible for GATE 2018 ? (3) I am currently in final year of engineering but still have backlog(s) to clear. Am I eligible for GATE 2018 ? (4) I first did diploma in engineering then degree in engineering. Am I eligible for GATE 2018 ? (5) I am currently in final year of engineering but still I have backlog(s). What I need to upload in GATE 2018 online application form ? (6) I have completed degree in engineering but haven’t receive degree document from college/university. What I need to upload in GATE 2018 online application form ? (7) I have qualified GATE 2017 examination. Can I apply again for GATE 2018 examination ? (8) Currently, I am doing M Tech. Can I apply for GATE 2018 exam ? (9) Currently, I am in final year of B.Sc. (Bachelor of science). Can I apply for GATE 2018 exam ?

Here in this post we will help you out in such issues which some of you GATE 2018 aspirants are facing while filling GATE 2018 online application form. Before starting the application process, candidate must ensure that he/she meets the eligibility criteria of GATE 2018 as given in the following table :

GATE 2018 Minimum Eligibility Criteria

S. No.

Qualifying Degree

Qualifying Degree/Examination (Descriptive)

Description of Eligible candidates

Year of Qualification cannot be later than

1.

B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm.

Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc/ Diploma in Engineering/Technology) and those who are in the final year of such programs.

Currently in the 2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed.

2020

6.

Int. M.E./ M.Tech or Dual Degree(after Diploma or 10+2)

Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology (Five year program).

Currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed.

2019

7.

Int. M.Sc/Int. B.S.-M.S.

Integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated B.S.-M.S. program.

Currently in the final year or already completed.

2018

8.

Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.)

B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations, of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India).

Completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses.

N/A

For GATE International Candidates from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and UAE, the eligibility criteria to write GATE 2018 is : Candidates who have completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Master’s degree in Science in a relevant subject or are in the final year of the program.

(1) I am currently in 3rd year of engineering. Am I eligible for GATE 2018 ? (2) I am currently in final year of engineering. Am I eligible for GATE 2018 ?As per GATE 2018 information brochure : A candidate must have completed his/her B.E./B. Tech. or currently in final year are eligible for GATE 2018 .

(3) I am currently in final year of engineering but still I have backlog(s) to clear. Am I eligible for GATE 2018 ? As per GATE 2017 information brochure : A candidate must have completed his/her B.E./B. Tech. or currently in final year are eligible for GATE 2018 . Let’s us analyse this issue practically. A candidate who is currently in final year must have entered in his/her final year course in the month of July of the year 2017 and will attend his final exams / 8th semester exam in the month of May of the year 2018 and his/her final result / 8th semester result will be out within a month after final exam means in the month of June of the year 2018 . Here we can easily understand that candidates who are currently in final year of the B.E./B. Tech. course have time period till the month May of the year 2018 for completing his/her B.E./B. Tech. course. So in this time period a candidate can clear his/her final year / final semester as well as backlog(s) of any year / any semester if he/she have.

# We considered these months for analysis after analyzing important dates of final year of various colleges.

(4) I first did diploma in engineering / B.Sc. in engineering then degree in engineering. Am I eligible for GATE 2018 ? There are 3 ways to enter in Bachelor Engineering/ Technology degree courses : [1] After 10+2 (Senior secondary) [2] After B.Sc. (Bachelor of science) [3] After Diploma in Engineering/Technology Candidates get admission into Bachelor Engineering/ Technology degree courses after 10+2 (Senior secondary) would enroll in the first year of B.E./B. Tech. course and candidates who first did B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering/Technology course then Bachelor Engineering/ Technology degree would enroll in the second year of B.E./B. Tech. course. So here candidates having B.Sc. degree or Engineering/Technology Diploma need not to worry about their educational qualification and its eligibility for GATE 2018 examination. Its their educational ability that making them special. So You are completely eligible for GATE 2018 .

(5) I am currently in final year of engineering but still I have backlog(s). What I need to upload in GATE 2018 online application form ?A candidate will upload a certificate from Principal if [1] If candidate is in final year / [2] If candidate appeared in the final semester/year exam but has a backlog to be cleared from an earlier semester/year.

So you need to upload certificate from Principal along with photograph and signature while filling GATE 2018 online application form. Candidates who are facing any kind of difficulty while filling GATE 2017 online application form may follow below link for knowing complete GATE 2018 online application form filling procedure.

Final result of the candidates who have completed degree in engineering must have out in the month of June of the year 2017. So such candidates must have received their degree certificate / provisional certificate. If not received any of these documents from college / university then you must contact your college / university administration for providing atleast provisional certificate.

# We considered these months for analysis after analyzing important dates of final year of various colleges.

Candidates need to scan such certificates in PDF file format then they would be able to upload such documents while filling GATE 2018 online application form.

(7) I have qualified GATE 2017 examination. Can I apply again for GATE 2018 examination ? Yes you can apply for GATE 2018 examination. There is no attempt limit in GATE exam. There is no age limit in GATE exam. So you are free to apply for GATE exam as many times you wish.

(8) Currently, I am doing M Tech. Can I apply for GATE 2018 exam ? Yes, You can apply for GATE 2018 examination. But if you want to use this GATE 2018 score to get admission in any college again then you would get admission into first year of Master of Engineering/Technology course. So in this way you would loose your current years which you are studying in Master of Engineering/Technology course.

Candidates who are pursuing any higher degree or already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the above table, then the candidate need to select the relevant minimum required qualifying degree while filling the application form.

(9) Currently, I am in final year of B.Sc. (Bachelor of science). Can I apply for GATE 2018 exam ? No, You can’t. Candidates who are currently in final year of B.Sc. (Bachelor of science) course first need to complete M.Sc. (Master of science) course just after completing (Bachelor of science) course.

Candidates who are facing any kind of problem related to GATE 2018 application form filling may post their queries here on this blog without any hesitation but first check this post so that you can get answer of your queries without waiting for our response. If you have problem which is not listed here you please post that here using below comment box.

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If you fill your GATE 2018 application form properly then you need not to worry about it. All GATE 2017 application forms are being checked carefully. If GATE 2017 office found any mistake in your form they will contact you.

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hello sir , I have done diploma and now in final year B.Tech. so in the eligibility certificate from HOD dept for GATE 2018 , it requires “Duration of Program”. I’m not sure whether it should be 3 or 4 years. please reply asap…

You need to upload certificate from principle. If you can not obtain this certificate, you may upload final year mark sheet.

GATE 2018 official statement about this issue : In case, the degree certificate/provisional certificate has not been issued at the time of application, final year mark sheet (of any one semester) must be uploaded as eligibility document.

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Hi I have completed my masters in chemistry in 2017. The result has been declared but the final semester mark sheet has not been issued. I uploaded the provisional mark sheet available on the university site of the 4th semester result. But it has been declared as a defect and Gate has asked me to rectify it. What should I do? Should I upload my B.Sc degree along with my 3rd semester mark sheet. Please reply.

While filling application form I have entered Qualifying year as 2017, since I have passed my MSc degree in 2017. But in final preview which we get after successful payment shows 2017 as my Year of Graduation.(In actual my passing year of Graduation i.e. BSc degree is 2015).

Yesterday, I got a mail from GATE IITG mentioning that my application has been accepted.

I am confused whether I should try to correct the year as 2015 or leave it ?

You need to upload your B Tech completion certification because minimum education qualification for GATE 2018 exam is B Tech. If you are doing dual degree then you have to upload final year mark sheet or course completion certificate or certification from principle. For more detail please follow below link. GATE 2018 Eligibility Criteria : http://www.gate2016.info/gate-eligibility-criteria/

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If you have not submitted your application form finally, you can edit your details. If you do not do this and if GATE office find this issue as a major issue they will contact you during application form checking process called scrutiny. For more detail please follow below link. GATE 2018 GOAPS and Scrutiny Related Issues : http://www.gate2016.info/gate-goaps-and-scrutiny-related-issues/

You always have a choice to fill a fresh GATE 2018 application form.

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Hello Sir, I’m 2017 passed out student. Our college didnt provide any provisional certificate and final year marks memo due to the fee due. So can I upload my 3rd year (6th semester) marks memo for applying gate ? Please Reply ?

Hello I am 2014 pass out student and i have all documents like results, leaving cert., convocation cert. and provisional cert which we get with marksheet of 8th sem. So now it is asking eligibility certificate. SO what can i do? please help me…

HEY…i completed my masters in biotechnology in 2015 my result is declared but i have an semester system and my fourth sem.result marksheet is not issued only online copy result .so what should i submit my provisinol letter or a degree of u.g. or a marksheets of all three semesters and fourth online marksheet .plzzzzz reply

I have already submited the form ( I have done B.tech and doing M.tech right now) in which i uploaded my B.tech provinsional as eligibility certificate but they rejected my provisional certificate. What to do admin ?? Please tell me…… thank you.

can i apply for gate 2016 while having backlog in first sem i have recently applied for reevelation and have passed my 2,3,5,6,8 semesters 4 & 7th sem results is expecting soon to come in November this year i have completed my course in 2014.

Sir, What is the required size (in Kbytes) of the document/degree certificate, Or, the quality of the document to upload? I am asking this because it is not mentioned anywhere in the information brochure. kindly clarify.

i acquired bachelors degree in 2013 and since then have not joined any institute for higher studies. how will i get the certificate signed by principal after 2 years. is it compulsory to get this certificate?

Hello i am sravanthi. I have completed M.Tech (CSE) in Dec 2014 from JNTU university. Am i eligible to apply to GATE 2016 ? If i have chance then which serial number should i use for qualifying degree i.e., either 5 or 6?

sir , i have xerox copy of my provisional certificate , can i apply with that xerox copy, actually my provisioal is lost and i applied for that but it will come 20 days later. i have completed my btech in 2013.

1# For minor mistake correction candidate need to send email to your Zonal GATE Office. 2# For major mistake correction candidate need to file a new application with a new email address (mobile number can be same) and fill form correctly this time.

Try first one and send mail to your Zonal GATE Office. if you think this is not working then you have to choose second option of filing new application form before closing date of GATE 2016 application form.

1# For minor mistake correction candidate need to send email to your Zonal GATE Office. 2# For major mistake correction candidate need to file a new application with a new email address (mobile number can be same) and fill form correctly this time.

Try first one and send mail to your Zonal GATE Office. if you think this is not working then you have to choose second option of filing new application form before closing date of GATE 2016 application form.

Feel free to ask if you need any help in future & join us @ Google+ / Facebook for getting regular updates.

I am currently pursuing MTech(CSE-IT) and would like to do PhD after that. Am i eligible for GATE 2016 to take admission for PhD? Also what documents I need to submit? Also there is no option for MTech students. I don’t belong to either of the categories (Integrated/dual MTech degree and MTech BSc.) mentioned in the application form.

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